Friday, February 22, 2013

Healthy 15 Minute Dinners Can Be Just As Fast And Convenient As Take Out!

By Lonnie Knop


People are often struggling with the last meal of the day, dinner. Most of them will be too tired and exhausted after a long day at work to bother spending more than an hour just to prepare a meal for their families. Their first thoughts would be to head towards the nearest restaurant to order takeout, but that might not be ideal in the long run.

The internet is full of 15 minute meal ideas that are fast and easy and eliminate the need for fast food while providing a delicious and healthy option. Many of these recipes used boneless skinless chicken breast. When this meat is cut into bite sized pieces or pounded thin, it can be fully cooked within 10 minutes. This can be the base for a dish that your family will rave about, and that you will be grateful for.

Another option you have is boneless pork chops (great for its high protein content) which can be cooked in a similarly simple manner. In their preparation, you should cut them into thin slices and then soak them in marinade. Throw in a little bit of olive oil and cook them for less than ten minutes and they should be done. You could add some rice or perhaps even a salad that can be prepared within a couple of short minutes and you'll have a nice and healthy meal ready for dinner.

For a special dinner meal, you should cook up a quick marinated steak with some salad at the side. And yes, this can be done within a mere 15 minutes. Of course, you would have to marinate the steak in advance, but that can be done quickly either the night before or in the morning before you leave for work. When it is well marinated and sauteed, the flavor will just be tremendous. As for the salad, use lettuce as the main element with some walnuts and dried cherries for a great blend of taste. Slice the steak into thin slices and place them on your salad. Finally, sprinkle some cheese (bleu or parmesan are good choices) on the top for a perfect finish!

No matter what you have on hand you can come up with a healthy menu that is quick and delicious. Avoid the urge to get take out food or head to the local drive through! You can make a fabulous meal that is tasty in less time than it would take for your order to arrive in most cases, and the nutritional and health benefits that you get make this a great option to choose on even the busiest days.




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